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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources